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Getting Past Senioritis: Make the Most of Your Senior Year Tara 23 Apr

As springtime and warm weather sink in and the summer months loom, for some high school seniors, Senioritis will to. As easy as it is to cast aside their workload for playtime or rest, Senioritis and the “blow-off” mentality has the ability to scar a student’s college career. As the old proverb states, “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man,” so too will they find their college future flushing down the toilet.

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Obama to Speak at Notre Dame's Commencement Ceremony: A Discredit to Its Catholic Identity? YOU DECIDE Tara 22 Apr

The controversy surrounding President Obama’s scheduled appearance as Notre Dame’s 2009 commencement speaker has people reeling in debate, especially among various Catholic sects. Undoubtedly, two staunch, opposing viewpoints melded together would create such a debacle, but the question I have found to be recurrently raised is where should the moral and ethical line be drawn with regard to Notre Dame’s Catholic context? Does Obama’s participation at the ceremony dictate hypocrisy on the part of Notre Dame for knowingly inviting a policy-proving pro-choicer as speaker though abortion is a binding Catholic issue or is this an extension of “positive engagement,” as expressed by the school’s president, Rev. John Jenkins?

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Ten Year Anniversary of Columbine: Profile of a Campus Killer Tara 21 Apr

Ten years ago yesterday, I remember sitting in my high school psychology class watching the live coverage of what would be known as one of the most violent high school shootings in U.S. history, the Columbine massacre. Its devastation still remains in the hearts of Americans today.

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Cramster.com and Other Online Study Communities Transform Learning Tara 20 Apr

Expensive tutors and after school study sessions may be a thing of the past given the surge of online social media and a rise of school faculty reduction and program cutbacks. It is no wonder why students have increasingly adopted the newest and seemingly most accessible form of studying and homework assistance—online study websites.

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Distance Learning: The Pros and Cons of Online Universities and Colleges Tara 18 Apr

Distance learning is not a new concept. Since the birth of the United States Postal Service and the more adapt processes of information distribution, distance learning has been implemented and throughout the decades, has evolved in various forms. Today, the most popular form of distance learning is via the Internet. These online course programs have rapidly become a popular piece within the educational topography of today. More and more, institutions are offering these programs and seeing a definite growth in online course enrollment.

However, with the growth of these programs, there seemingly has been limited research on the success or graduation rate as a result of pursuing an online degree, and many factors have been called into question as to the value of online study programs versus the traditional classroom environment.

So what are the measurements? How is an online degree program beneficial, and how can it be a hinderance?

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College Bound: Are You FULLY Prepared? Tara 17 Apr

Attending college is one of the several very important decisions you make in your lifetime, and with any important decision, being prepared is necessary. However, being prepared can mean a variety of different things. It is crucial to look at “preparedness” for college bound students in an in-depth manner: Are you physically prepared? Are you mentally prepared?

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Get a Master's Degree in Social Media: The New Wave of Information Exchange Tara 8 Apr

Some generations have seen famine; some generations have seen flight. This generation is seeing the tidal wave of social media. From communication to collaboration and multimedia, from reviews and opinions to entertainment, social media has infiltrated the homes and lives of countless people seeking some form of informational interaction, for example, the popular networking site, Facebook.

Because of its low cost and easy accessibility, social media has become a burgeoning force in the world of Internet technology and has prompted the interest of some to promote the concept of “social media consultancy” within the walls of businesses, third party organizations, and academia.

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6 Tips on How to Study Effectively in College Tara 3 Apr

Studying. This word can be such a foreign concept to many students in college who didn’t quite anticipate the workload they would stumble upon.

Unfortunately, their remedy for lack of adequate study is a cram-packed study session in the late hours of the night and a half-conscious appearance in class. Does it work for some? It might. Is it wise? Absolutely, it is not.

Students go to college often forgetting the purpose for why they are there, and they substitute responsibility with reckless fun as a result of their new found freedom. They disregard the establishment of good habits, and as fast as their imprudent actions take them reeling, it all comes crashing headlong to the ground.

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Good Money Management at College: It Matters Tara 2 Apr

Going away to college can be a vehicle for new found freedoms. Thus, accountability is lessened and responsibility is heightened. One important responsibility that should not be taken lightly is money management.

For most students, money is not an easy thing to come by; however, it is extremely easy to spend. The consequences of poor handling can lead to a much rougher financial future. Here are some tips that you might be wise to consider:

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College Professor Relationships: Bad In-Class Behavior Tara 1 Apr

While at college, it is important to strive for healthy relationships, not only with your peers, but with your professors who hold within their grips the power of a grade.

Now, taking into consideration the vast number of professors you will encounter during your college career, the probability that some will be less than pleasant to work with, to appreciate, to be inspired by is great. However, do not let your dislike for some professors justify bad behavior, and also, be aware that professors, human like the rest of us, are just as easily capable of making preconceived notions and judgments about you.

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